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FEI Financial Reporting Blog provides highlights from SEC, PCAOB, FASB, IASB, and other regulatory news, including reporting under Sarbanes-Oxley Sect 404. It is written by Edith Orenstein, Director of Technical Policy Analysis at FEI

Earlier today, the Financial Accounting Foundation (which oversees the FASB) voted to establish a Private Company Council (PCC) - a modified version of its earlier proposal to form a Private Co Standards Improvements Council

At its board meeting yesterday, FASB decided to revisit its prior decisions on whether to define in the accounting literature (GAAP) how to assess and report on a 'going concern' decision, and will move forward on this project.

During its past two board meetings, the FASB has reached tentative decisions on a definition of 'nonpublic entity.' This definition will be key to determining the scope of companies, commonly referred to as 'private companies,' that will b

On June 7, the SEC Historical Society (SECHS) is sponsoring what looks to be a really great webcast, featuring two former FASB Chairmen, Denny Beresford and Ed Jenkins, and a former SEC Chief Accountant, A.

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FEI Financial Reporting Blog provides highlights from SEC, PCAOB, FASB, IASB, and other regulatory news, including reporting under Sarbanes-Oxley Sect 404. It is written by Edith Orenstein, Director of Technical Policy Analysis at FEI.

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